δικαιολογώ — meaning and conjugation pattern

Meaning

to justify (to provide an acceptable explanation for); to justify, to warrant (to be a good, acceptable reason for)

transitive

Key forms

These forms are for δικαιολογώ in the active voice.

TenseFirst-person singular (“I”)
Presentδικαιολογώ
Imperfectδικαιολογούσα
Simple past (aorist)δικαιολόγησα
Simple futureθα δικαιολογήσω

How to use the conjugation model

Compare the active column of κινώ (Conjugation II — Pattern B). The linked table shows that example verb.

Keep the stems and stress shown above for δικαιολογώ. Use the example to compare person endings. A similar pattern does not mean that every alternative or expression in the example applies to this verb.

Use the active column of the example table with the key forms below. Keep this verb’s own spelling and stress; the model does not supply a new passive voice or guarantee every alternative form.

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